EMAK RIDING MOWER - Manual (Page 21)

EN 19 HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
5.4 USING THE MACHINE
5.4.1 S
TARTING THE ENGINE
All starting operations have to be effected in an open or
well-ventilated area! ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT EXHAUST GASES ARE
TOXIC!
To start the engine:
1. sit on the seat and press the brake pedal right down (
☛ 4.3);
2. put the transmission into neutral («N») (
☛ 4.4);
3. disengage the blade (
☛ 4.6);
4. when starting from cold, put the accelerator lever in the «CHOKE» position
shown on the label (
☛ 4.12 - 4.22). Alternatively, if the engine is still hot, posi-
tion the lever between «SLOW» and «FAST»;
In the electric start models
5. put in the key (
☛ 4.11) and turn to «ON» to make electrical contact, then
turn to «START» to start the engine;
6. release the key once the engine has started;
In the manual start models
5. take the starter cable handle (
☛ 4.21) and firmly
tug it.
6. once the engine has started, put the handle back
in its seat.
7. After the machine has run for a few seconds, put the accelerator lever on
«START» and then on «SLOW».
he choke must be closed as soon as possible. Using it when
the engine is already warm can foul the spark plugs and cause the engine to
run erratically.
If you have difficulty starting, do not make several attempts to
avoid flooding the engine or running down the battery (if present).
– Check that the conditions allowing the engine to start are met
– Turn the key ( electric
start) or the accelerator ( manual start) to
«OFF». Wait for a few seconds and repeat the start operation. Should the
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